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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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In Tuesday's Benfica vs. Real Madrid game, Vinicius told the referee that 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni used a slur against him; Prestianni denied it and regretted threats from Madrid players. Benfica coach Jose Mourinho suggested Vinicius's celebrations draw backlash, prompting Vinicius to call out cowards online. Nigerian Barca supporters faced mockery online, with posts like one quipping a Nigerian fan justifies every Argentine crime, tying into Messi loyalty and past Argentina scandals. Defenders see it as a lazy stereotype, while others note Barca players like Lamine Yamal face racism too.

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Vinicius Jr. accused a Benfica player of a racial slur during a Champions League match, halting play for 10 minutes. Nigerian Barcelona fans caught heat for seeming to downplay it amid fierce rivalries.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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Barcelona posted a photo of Rashford training sharply, captioned 'We know you want to see Rashy in training. 😊,' fueling excitement over turning his January loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million summer deal. Reliable reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm Barca's long-term interest and progress on personal terms, though United refuses any discount on the buy option while Barca pushes to negotiate due to budget constraints. Rashford, thriving in Spain at 28, is open to a wage cut to stay, as United fans debate cashing in on their academy star after his form struggles back home.

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Marcus Rashford looks right at home in Barcelona's Blaugrana kit, knee brace on, flying through training drills. The club's cheeky post has fans dreaming of a forever stay in Catalonia.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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Sky Sports News labeled Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best player in the Premier League this season. The claim sparked widespread debate and mockery on X. Users highlighted Rice creating 21 big chances across competitions while comparing him unfavorably to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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As the 2025/26 Champions League round-of-16 draw approaches, Liverpool highlighted their historic 2009 Bernabeu upset over Real Madrid, echoing their recent 1-0 Anfield win this season. A fan question about clubs reaching back-to-back UCL finals drew thousands of replies, revealing over a dozen teams like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Juventus achieved it—far more than just Madrid and United. Liverpool reached consecutive finals twice under Klopp in 2018-19 and earlier in 1977-78, while Madrid holds the record with five straight from 1956-60. With Liverpool third in league-phase standings, these memories heighten excitement for Friday's draw pitting top teams against playoff survivors like Madrid.

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Liverpool fans relive the gritty 1-0 win at Real Madrid's Bernabeu in 2009, a first-leg knockout victory that led to a stunning 5-0 aggregate comeback.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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The German coach, who joined last summer, has Barça leading La Liga with 58 points from 23 matches, three points ahead of Real Madrid after scoring 63 goals and conceding just 23. Flick embraces Cruyff's total football philosophy of possession and youth development, earning praise as the first foreign manager to connect so deeply with the club since the legend. Fans rank him alongside Cruyff and Pep Guardiola, while rivals like Bayern's Vincent Kompany tip Barça as their top Champions League threat ahead of a potential knockout clash.

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After training, Hansi Flick looked skyward in spirit, vowing to make Johan Cruyff proud of FC Barcelona's resurgence under his watch.

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The claim from @indykaila News says Liverpool are in talks with Olise's representatives and set to trigger a release clause after personal terms, while targeting versatile 19-year-old Diomande as a right-wing prospect. Olise dazzles in the Bundesliga as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, but Bayern deny any release clause exists. Supporters dream of a Bundesliga raid amid Arne Slot's rebuild, though @indikaila's mixed track record and Liverpool's tough 2026 season call for caution—no official word from the clubs yet.

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Liverpool fans lit up after a late-night rumor claimed the club is chasing Bayern's Michael Olise and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in a summer double deal.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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The Catalan club sees 26-year-old Álvarez, fresh off a €95 million move to Atleti Madrid and loaded with trophies like a World Cup and Champions League by age 23, as the perfect versatile successor to the 37-year-old Lewandowski, whose contract ends in June. Atleti demand around €200 million and say he's not for sale, while Argentine journalist Gastón Edul says Barcelona leak interest but lack the funds to act. As a cheaper alternative, they're considering 27-year-old Marmoush, who joined City for €75 million after scoring 37 goals for Frankfurt but now sits behind Haaland with just four this season.

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Barcelona dream of Julián Álvarez stepping into Robert Lewandowski's big shoes, but with tight finances, they're lining up Manchester City's Omar Marmoush as a smarter option.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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A standout stats comparison shows Yamal with 46 goals and 51 assists in fewer minutes than Palmer's 59 goals and 33 assists, shining in per-90 metrics like elite dribbling. He's racked up Euro 2024 honors as top assister and Young Player, two La Ligas, Golden Boy 2024, and Ballon d'Or runner-up status, plus 16 senior goals for Spain. This season alone, he's notched 12 goals and 15 assists, completing 98 dribbles against top defenses, fueling excitement for Barcelona's next clash.

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At just 18, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has fans buzzing over career numbers that top Chelsea's Cole Palmer and even young Cristiano Ronaldo.

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During Bahrain pre-season testing, four-time champion Max Verstappen criticized the 2026 regulations for demanding too much energy management, making races less fun and preventing flat-out driving. Lando Norris, the 2025 title winner with McLaren, shot back that drivers like Verstappen, who earn huge paychecks, shouldn't complain and can quit if they want. George Russell agreed, while one unnamed driver confided to a podcast that Verstappen voiced widespread frustrations many keep quiet to avoid clashing with F1's push for the new rules. Early tests also highlighted turbo lag and start issues, with teams calling for fixes ahead of the new era.

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Max Verstappen climbed out of Red Bull's new 2026 car after three days of testing and didn't hold back: the heavily revised machines feel more like 'Formula E on steroids' than proper F1 racing.

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In a BBC Sport Africa interview, former United forwards coach McCarthy said Osimhen topped their 2023 summer striker list after his 26-goal Serie A season with Napoli. Club chiefs scratched him off due to the risk of missing him for Africa Cup of Nations mid-season, fearing the team would suffer without their main striker. United signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72m instead, while fans now call it a blunder, noting other African players like Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo miss games for AFCON too. McCarthy praised Osimhen's grit for Old Trafford pressure and called for better AFCON scheduling.

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Benni McCarthy pushed hard for Victor Osimhen at Manchester United, but one big worry stopped the £100m deal cold.

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Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim in early January after a poor run, turning to Michael Carrick who has guided them unbeaten in six matches, including wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and a gritty 1-0 at Everton on February 23 where sub Benjamin Sesko scored. Dalot starred with perfect tackles, four touches in the box, and strong ratings, building on one goal and three assists this season under Carrick's tactics. Fans praise his fitness and boldness but debate if he's a long-term right-back solution amid competition from Noussair Mazraoui.

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Diogo Dalot owned the right flank at Goodison Park, blocking shots and driving forward like a man possessed, even as he nodded to United's wild spirit in a post-match chat with his wife.

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Fans express widespread excitement over Lando Norris achieving the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title in the 2026 season with McLaren. Discussions highlight his podium celebrations, McLaren F1 content foreshadowing the championship, fan merchandise arrivals, and reaction videos. References include nostalgic nods to his past performances such as in Austria.

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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Julius Kitone, a 35-year-old senior news reporter at NBS Television, died on February 13, 2026, in a head-on collision on the Mbarara-Lyantonde highway that also claimed seven other lives. Known as 'Ambassador' for his international reporting on climate and conservation, he was remembered by colleagues like Joellah Anshemeza and Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa for his passionate storytelling and mentorship. Mourners, including his composed widow and young children collecting contributions, called for better road signs, stricter enforcement, and driver training to prevent future tragedies on Uganda's accident-prone highways.

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Under a cloudy sky in Rakai District, hundreds gathered to say goodbye to Julius Kitone, the soft-spoken reporter whose stories inspired hope.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on February 7, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring from Kobbie Mainoo's assist and Bruno Fernandes sealing it late via Diogo Dalot. Tottenham's Cristian Romero saw red for a high lunge on Casemiro, a call Oliver explained clearly to VAR and backed by Alan Shearer. The Ref Cam release four days later stole the show, showing Oliver quipping to Conor Gallagher after a missed chance—'Better first touch, you would have scored'—and earning praise for humanizing referees' tough work amid player protests and noise. While some Spurs fans saw bias, most hailed Oliver's calm multitasking, boosting respect for officials as United chase second place.

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Referee Michael Oliver's on-pitch view from Man Utd's 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham captured quick decisions, VAR talks, and cheeky banter that had fans nodding in appreciation.

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Kurt Zouma, the 31-year-old former West Ham captain and 2023 Europa Conference League winner, signed with UAE's Al Wasl as a free agent after a short stint in Romania. Michail Antonio, West Ham's record Premier League scorer with over 60 goals, agreed to a short-term deal with Qatar's Al-Sailiya for their final six games, 14 months after a December 2024 car crash broke his leg in four places. The simultaneous transfers highlight fresh starts for the duo in lucrative Gulf leagues, drawing fan farewells and nods to their Hammers glory days.

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Kurt Zouma posed in Al Wasl's yellow kit with a thumbs-up, while Michail Antonio eyes a comeback after a leg-shattering crash—both capping West Ham careers with Gulf moves.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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